The Shipping & Transportation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the distribution process at the plant level, ensuring the timely and cost-efficient delivery of inventory and finished goods. This position works closely with production and sales teams to coordinate outbound shipments, ensuring the accurate and on-time delivery of orders to customers.
Job Responsibilities:
Shipping Documentation: Process bills of lading, shipping documents, freight bills, and other relevant paperwork to ensure all shipments are documented correctly
Shipping Office Management: Ensure the shipping office is fully stocked and organized, with all necessary supplies ordered and ready for daily operations
Route Organization: Develop and organize shipping routes to optimize delivery times and reduce costs
Outbound Shipment Coordination: Coordinate outbound shipments with sales and production personnel to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries
Carrier & Customer Communication: Liaise with shippers, carriers, and customers to expedite deliveries, resolve any issues, and maintain strong business relationships
Team Communication: Communicate effectively with production and sales teams to ensure alignment on delivery schedules and inventory requirements
Shipping Department Monitoring: Monitor and report on the productivity of the shipping department, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards
Leadership Support: Step in as Traffic Manager or Shipping Supervisor when required, providing leadership and support in their absence
Additional Tasks: Perform other duties as assigned to support the smooth operation of the shipping and transportation functions
Qualifications:
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: 1+ years in an administrative support role in a professional setting
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information effectively to different teams
Administrative Skills: Knowledge of office procedures and systems such as file management, record keeping, and designing forms
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on efficiency and attention to detail
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
